by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Florida Southern degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Florida Southern measures up.
Florida Southern is ranked #2,726 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Florida, it ranks #77 of 132 for value.
Among the majors Florida Southern offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Communications / Public Relations | #5 of 9 |
| Sports Communication | #30 of 40 |
| General Organizational Communication | #32 of 39 |
| Marine Biology | #39 of 48 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication | #59 of 79 |
| Theater Design & Technology | #59 of 78 |
| Acting | #60 of 85 |
| Musical Theater | #61 of 81 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | #73 of 74 |
| Teacher Education | #73 of 74 |
Below is the detailed Florida Southern value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Florida Southern College is ranked #21 out of #140 in Florida for quality and #77 out of #132 for Florida value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Florida Southern financial aid page to be sure.
Florida Southern College is ranked #2,726 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Florida Southern College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Florida Southern costs about $29,518. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $118,071 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $60,778 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $28,551 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $29,518 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $118,071 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Florida Southern net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Florida Southern costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Florida Southern degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $243,112 | — | — |
| All Students | $118,071 | #2,726 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $114,204 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $243,112 | — | — |
| All Students | $118,071 | #77 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $114,204 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Florida Southern shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23,266 |
| $30K–$48K | $25,913 |
| $48K–$75K | $27,634 |
| $75K–$110K | $30,479 |
| Over $110K | $34,331 |
About 97% of Florida Southern undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,395 per year. Get more details on the Florida Southern financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Florida Southern net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.